Problem saving Reader extended PDF created in Livecycle with Javascript functions built in

Afternoon
I have created an interactive PDF in Livecycle with built in Javascript functionality. I need users to be able to complete and save the PDF so have saved it as a Reader extended PDF. The problem I'm having is that when a user completes the form,saves it, and then opens it again the Javascript functionality is not showing despite showing the original selection that the user has made. The Javascript is simply a dropdown menu that will show a different table based on the selection so isn't anything major.
I've trawled forums and this is driving me mad so I'd appreciate some help.
I am using Adobe Pro XI.
Thanks in advance
Ben

At the moment I can't sorry. I've run the Javascript debugger in Adobe Pro and it seems there are some errors
Acrobat EScript Built-in Functions Version 11.0
Acrobat SOAP 11.0
ReferenceError: Table is not defined
1:XFA:form1[0]:TextFieldContainer[0]:#subform[3]:#area[1]:Button1[0]:initialize
ReferenceError: Table is not defined
1:XFA:form1[0]:TextFieldContainer[0]:#area[2]:Button1[1]:initialize
ReferenceError: Table is not defined
1:XFA:form1[0]:TextFieldContainer[0]:#area[3]:Button1[2]:initialize
ReferenceError: Table is not defined
1:XFA:form1[0]:TextFieldContainer[0]:#area[4]:Button1[3]:initialize
Basically the form has been built in Livecycle Designer and have drop down menus that show or hide tables depending on the selection but when I Reader Enable the form and users make a selection and then save the form it is not showing the table when it is opened again.
I appreciate your help

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Afternoon
I have created an interactive PDF in Livecycle with built in Javascript functionality. I need users to be able to complete and save the PDF so have saved it as a Reader extended PDF. The problem I'm having is that when a user completes the form,saves it, and then opens it again the Javascript functionality is not showing despite showing the original selection that the user has made. The Javascript is simply a dropdown menu that will show a different table based on the selection so isn't anything major.
I've trawled forums and this is driving me mad so I'd appreciate some help.
I am using Adobe Pro XI.
Thanks in advance
Ben

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